Tag Archives: Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale Wines – Gemtree

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Lonely Grape

    Gemtree shares it’s cellar door with Dowie Doole – at the Salopian Inn – check out my review of Dowie Doole. The cellar door offers wine flights with cheese & lavosh breads and 6 wines.  The wines are … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Dowie Doole

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Dowie Doole has their cellar door combined with Gemtree Wines in one of McLaren Vale‘s historic landmarks – the Salopian Inn.  The Salopian Inn has been famous for it’s high quality food using regional Fleurieu produce.  Under new management this … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 52 – Two Fortified Wines

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I just had to share with you 2 very interesting fortified wines – Dyson Wines Liqueur Chardonnay made from 1990 Vintage Chardonnay from Alan’s block in Maslin’s Beach and the second a Liqueur Mead from Maxwell Wines.  Maxwell’s are the … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Maxwell Wines Part 2 Red Wines

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Check out Part 1 of this review which talks about the white wines, mead (honey wine) and the fortified. The Maxwell Cellar door facility is also available for functions (including weddings) and from 1st October they will be offering the … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 51 Barossa v McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I had a 2005 Gumpara Shiraz the other night and it was so good I just had to share it with you.  Then I thought I would compare it with one of my favorite McLaren vale Shiraz wines – 2008 … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wineries – Maxwell Wines Part 1 Whites, Meads & Fortifides

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Lonely Grape

I first visited Maxwell Wines during my McLaren Vale winery adventures in the mid 80’s and this visit brings back fond memories.  In those days the parents of the current owner ran the winery and cellar door.  Dad was serving … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #50 – Tasting wine in my Donga

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Welcome to the 50th episode of Lonely Grape TV. I never thought it would last this long! A change of venue – this one was filmed in my donga while I am working back in the mining industry.

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McLaren Vale Wines – Inkwell Wines (again)

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This blog entry is against what I had set out to do – to review every McLaren Vale winery I could find before reviewing any of them for a second time.  Two things went against this.  Firstly, I spent the … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Adrian Kenny Wines

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Adrian is in a few words – an interesting character – and that is why I like the guy.  He has been making wines  for a number of McLaren Vale wineries and McLaren Vale grape growers that have not been … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 49 – Adrian Kenny Reds

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me with my Son as my assistant trying a couple of red wines from an innovator McLaren Vale Winemaker.

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